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Construction products: Construction investment running at record high levels.
Construction products: Construction investment running at record high levels.

Investment in the construction industry is running at a higher rate now than at anytime since 2000, according to a latest survey by the Construction Products Association. Responding to increasing concerns about product shortages, the survey, contrary to this view, has demonstrated the industry’s confidence in meeting demand for construction products, backed by a 10… Read more »

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BSA: Rate increase start to bite.
BSA: Rate increase start to bite.

Building society gross advances amounted to £4,465m in July 2007, compared to £4,888m in July 2006. Net Advances were £598m in July 2007, versus £1,662m in July 2006. Approvals were £4,014m in July 2007 down from £5,499m in July 2006. Building societies had net receipts of £723m in July 2007 compared to £444m in July… Read more »